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Friday, October 7, 2011

Dracula Edwin & Witch Tilda's Haunted House (Altered Photo Frame)

Morning, Morning everyone! Time for a Halloween creation. I have to confess that it took me longer that I anticipated to finish it. But I am very happy with the outcome.

I stared by creating the background for the frame. I covered a 10" x 10" black chipboard with pieces of paper from an old book. Then, I applied a coat of diluted purple acrylic paint with a sponge. Once dry, I sprayed two coats of Glimmer Mist for a "sparkly night" effect (Unfortunately, I couldn't take a good picture to show this effect). To finish my background, I painted some "spooky trees" using black, white and a touch of brown acrylic paint.

The haunted house, street light, fence, graves and spiderweb were cut with my Cricut Expressions, using the Mini Monsters cartridge. I used mostly black cardstock and papers from My Mind's Eye and Martha Stewart's Halloween collections.

I really wanted to create a 3 dimensional effect by placing all the elements at different levels but keeping Dracula Edwin and Witch Tilda in the focal point of the composition.

To create a light bulb effect for windows and the street light, I colored pergamano paper with Copic markers (YR15 & YR12). The little Tim Holtz "poison jars" are filled with Betty Crocker green sugar and some of the elements were decorated with Stickles and black gems.

Paola, you blew me away with this card. Terrific spooky scene you've created. Gorgeous colouring and amazing attention to details. Love the toxic potions...LOL. Wonderful work with the roof and nice touches with the glitters.Thanks for coming over to play with us at the Magnolia-licious Challenge.Hugs,Norma

OMG! Paola...I love this! I'm not kidding...I can't take my eyes off of it!! You have created the most amazing Magnolia project! I love each and every one of the little details you've added! Stunning!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog!! Hugs. Pat Frank

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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Paola Sullivan, I am an Architect by trade and a passionate crafter. In 2004 right after my son, Brian, was born, I discovered the fascinating world of scrapbooking and card making, and have been in love with it ever since. My son, my husband and my family mean the world to me and have inspired me to bring out my true passion for doing what I love most.
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